New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Michael Matthew Howald
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in New York, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5415666
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Michael Matthew Howald has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Pennsylvania Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5415666 on the New York register belongs to Michael Matthew Howald, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Pennsylvania Law School (1,880 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Michael Matthew Howald is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Michael Matthew Howald sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Michael compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Among the 1,518 University Of Pennsylvania Law School graduates in the New York register, Michael Matthew Howald is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,518 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 53% higher than 47% of 1,518 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Pennsylvania Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Pennsylvania Law School's 1,880 alumni in the New York register, 77.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Pennsylvania Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5415666
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (212) 940-8800
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Matthew Howald's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Howald licensed?
Michael Howald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Matthew Howald admitted to the bar?
Michael Matthew Howald has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Michael Matthew Howald go to law school?
Michael Matthew Howald attended University of Pennsylvania Law School.
What company does Michael Matthew Howald work for?
Michael Matthew Howald is associated with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in New York, NY.
Is Michael Matthew Howald in good standing?
Yes, Michael Matthew Howald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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